Industry Overview and News The automotive aftermarket or motor vehicle aftermarket is a critical segment of the U.S. economy. Distribution channels include original equipment, original equipment service, traditional automotive, programmed distribution, large retailers, and the non-traditional markets. This industry includes all products and services purchased for light and heavy duty vehicles after the original sale. This includes replacement parts for under hood and undercar, engine management, temperature controls, accessories, lubricants and appearance products. This also covers service repairs and the tools and equipment necessary to make the repair. The Automotive Aftermarket total revenue exceeds 200 billion dollars in sales, yielding a median annual growth rate of approximately 4%. Additionally, this industry employs approximately 4.5 million people, more than 800,000 of which are technicians.         TOP Industry News

Federal-Mogul Named 2009 General Motors Supplier of the Year Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:41:43 GMT Federal-Mogul President and Chief Executive Officer Jose Maria Alapont accepted the award from Bob Socia, GM group vice president, Global Purchasing ... Melling Tool Co. to Acquire Rush Metals Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:41:10 GMT A subsidiary of Cloyes Gear and Products Inc., Rush Metals manufactures a wide variety of sintered metal products serving the automotive, industrial,... Deeza Chassis Parts Breaks Ground for New Production Plant Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:40:03 GMT The 280,000-square-foot facility will nearly double company's capacity; project slated for completion in fall of 2012. The company also plans to inve... Walker Group Holdings Selects Meritor WABCO RSSplus Roll Stability as Standard Equipment Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:39:27 GMT WGH said it made the decision based on more than 10 years' experience with the Meritor WABCO ABS and RSS systems. Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Announces Management Changes Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:38:49 GMT Masaharu Yoshimoto to retire, Takashi Shimizu appointed president. TOP